Band 7 Operations Chief Technician - Pharmacy Production Services

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity arises for an experienced aseptic services pharmacy technician at a leading NHS trust. The role entails managing production services while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and quality systems. Join our supportive pharmacy team committed to delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmacy aseptic preparation and compliance.
• Proficient in managing documentation and quality systems.
• Strong skills in risk mitigation and team coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily production service ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Develop and maintain controlled documentation.
• Oversee environmental monitoring and clean room operations.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Team Leadership

Education

Pharmacy Technician Qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced aseptic services pharmacy technician to lead and manage the preparation and delivery of safe and high-quality Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy at Barnet Hospital Production Unit. The role involves implementing new regulatory guidance and addressing national agenda items related to pharmacy aseptic services.

The postholder will manage the Pharmaceutical Quality System to ensure controlled documentation is up-to-date, manage Deviations and associated Change Controls, and participate in self-inspections to ensure compliance with QAAPS standards. They will also oversee contamination control strategies, risk mitigation, and work closely with the Education and Training coordinator to ensure timely team accreditations and validations for safe treatment delivery. Additionally, they will review Key Performance Indicators and oversee the environmental monitoring program.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Managing all aspects of the daily production service at Barnet Hospital, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements such as Section 10 pharmacy aseptic preparation, COSHH, Health and Safety, GMP, GCP, and QA regulations.
2. Developing and maintaining controlled documentation, including worksheets and SOPs, in collaboration with the Operational Lead Pharmacist and RFH Quality Assurance. Ensuring regular review and updates of documentation.
3. Reporting quality exceptions and deviations from SOPs via the EQMS system, documenting issues, and ensuring timely resolution.
4. Ensuring environmental monitoring is conducted as required by trained staff.
5. Verifying that clean rooms operate within specifications before manufacturing.
6. Potentially working cross-site between Barnet and Hampstead, and future sites within the NHS Trust group.

Our trust employs approximately 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients across hospitals and community services. Our mission is to deliver world-class care, teaching, and research, measured against objectives like excellent outcomes, patient and staff experience, value for money, safety, and organizational strength.

The Pharmacy department is a friendly, progressive, and expanding team committed to high standards of pharmaceutical care in this renowned teaching hospital.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Nitin Patel
• Job title: Operational Lead Pharmacist
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]

To arrange a site visit or for more information, contact Nitin Patel or Ansul Dattani at 0208 216 4747.